365 - Indie Talk Takeover | Reinventing the Movie Business with Blockchain: The Future of Independent Film Financing, DAO’s and Smart Contracts | Chris J. Davis - Former WordPress Maverick & Film.io Co-Founder & CTO

Hello, Hello! A few corrections from episode 364: Charlton Heston was in Ben Hur - but not as a primary actor. He was in a scene in which he rode a horse. Our social media handle on Instagram and X are @_makeitpodcast (not @themakeitpodcast). However, you can find us at www.themakeitpodcast.com In this episode, Chris and Nick discuss blockchain technology and its potential applications in the film industry with Chris J. Davis, Co-Founder and CTO of Film.io. We also talk about… Chris J. Davis explains his vision for using blockchain to democratize film financing and distribution by bringing fans, creators, and investors together on one platform. The conversation explores the history of blockchain in film, including the first movie released and purchased with cryptocurrency. Potential future applications of NFTs and smart contracts for additional content, rewards programs, and independent verification of project support are discussed. Challenges of regaining public trust after past blockchain hype and issues are addressed. Possibilities that major studios like Disney may adopt blockchain-based models to enhance fan engagement and monetization of ancillary content are considered. And, an all-new Things We Should Know from Producer Papa Bear. Enjoy! *How you can continue to enjoy MAKE IT content:* Subscribe to the MAKE IT YouTube channel. Subscribe to the MAKE IT Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Subscribe to our newsletter at https://www.bonsai.film/subscribe . The MAKE IT podcast amplifies the voice of the filmmaker by exploring the filmmaking journeys of actors, writers, directors, producers, and a host of other creatives from across the film industry. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-make-it-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy